Miami AC's mission is to develop youth soccer players and provide a pathway for them into MLS NEXT, college or professional environments in the U.S. and abroad.
Our staff has over 35+ years of collective experience in college and national team environments. We excel at helping players transition into the next level through our extensive college and professional network, training, marketing and consulting. Our passion is to see our players grow and sign with a college or professional team.
President Phil Zayas​
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2017-Present : US National Team Scout
2011-2020 : Johnson & Wales University Men’s Soccer Head Coach
2016-2017: Puerto Rico Women’s National Team Asst
2014-2016: Haiti Women’s National Team Asst
Additional experience:
College:
Barry University (women) asst
Florida Memorial (men) asst
St Thomas Univ. (Men) asst
High School
American Heritage : 2 state championships & coach of the year honors
Club :
Davie United U18 Head Coach (Region 3 Champions)
West Pines United (Doc)
Cooper City (Doc)
Lauderhill Lions (Doc)
Men's Coach Juan Diego 'JD' Estepa
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2021: Florida Memorial University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach
2018-2020: Johnson & Wales University Men's Soccer Assistant Coach
2017-Current: West Broward HS Boy's Head Coach
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USSF Certified D Licensed Coach (C License pending May 2021)
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Club Coaching Experience:
Ft. Bragg Post Champions (2012-2013)
South Florida FC (2017-2019)
Miami AC (2019-2021)
